Saturday, September 24, 2011

lily kate

Lily is friends with my daughter, Libby. Just like so many of us, they have never met in person, but through this wonderful online knitting community, have become friends.

Lily is the same age as Libby. Thirteen.

Thirteen.

Thirteen.

I have to say it a few times, because at thirteen, Lily is one of the most amazing, accomplished knit designers (and knitters!) I know. Her talent and inspiration blow me away. I can only imagine where this ever beautiful path in life takes her.

I love learning more about designers too. And what fun it is to see a teenager already making a name for herself as a knitwear designer! Wonderful! I'm going to enjoy watching for more of Lily's designs too!

I have seen her designs, and they really are lovely. I'm proud of her drive at 13- I knew what I wanted to do at that age, although I don't know that I had the skill set for it the same way, though. I'd love the patterns.

Thanks to your blog I've been following her for quite a while now and she definitely is a great designer! Thanks to both of you (and to her mum!) for sharing your creativity :-)Michela (from Switzerland)

How fun that Libby and Lily are great friends. I've been watching Lily knit and design through Ravelry and her mother's blog for a while now. And while I've yet to knit any of her patterns they are certainly in my queue and my mental checklist!

I too am very familiar with Lily ...and totally amazed ! This girl has a very bright future in store for her ...and I for one cannot wait to see what she will come up with next ! Thanks for the giveaway ! Kim o craftmom@nb.sympatico.ca

Oh I'm so happy you are showcasing Lily here! Of course we love Lily and all of her amazing designs and amazing talent. It is so wonderful to see someone so young able to express their visions so well - and such beautiful visions they are! I just love pretty knitting.

I absolutely love Lily and her designs. I bought and knit her pattern McCafferty, and have Wray on the needles right now. Next time I'm home, I'd love to try and meet up with her and her mom Amanda, nearly did a few years ago but forgot to take her number with me and couldn't call.

That is truly amazing that she is making patterns and selling them at that age!! I am blown away! Good for her and good for your daughter too. My 14 yr old likes the knitted things I make for her, but has no interest in knitting for herself right now. I hope one day that will change. And thank you for sharing this about Lily Kate.

I just watched a show on no child left behind and all I kept hearing was how far behind american children are. Lily and young people like prove that is not true. Thanks for sharing Lily's amazing talent with us.

oh wow thirteen AMAZING.. Can only imagine how this designer is going to "grow" even more with time. She could very well be the next IT knitting designer.I only made scarfs at thirteen;)I hope I win this one and so thoughtful for you offer.

I've loved Lily's designs from the beginning. And her knitting is tremendous. Her interpretation of Kate Davis' Manu is one of my favorites. I would be thrilled and honored to win a set of patterns. Please add me to the list. Thanks.

I have been admiring lily kate on Ravelry for some time now and I'm amazed to hear that she is just thirteen! Her designs are stunning and her styling is spot on. I can't wait to see what the future holds for her - kudos!